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Positions of AUTHORITY
Historical Rice
100
I was an airplane pilot and a helicopter pilot
Johnny Paddock repaired and flew helicopters in the Army. He had a helicopter pilot licensed in Pennsylvania and a fixed wing airplane pilot license in Florida.
100
I legally changed my name to Rice recently. (Not including marriages)
Riley James Rice – previously Riley Heise Changed 2022.
100
Singer, songwriter, actor on a Broadway show.
Will McMillan performed in the Boston Cambridge area. Was an understudy In Pippin.
100
I performed many marriages in my elected office.
Jimmy The Justice of the Peace
100
What was the breed of chicken on the farm?
Leghorn!
100
I was selected to be a photographer for the Space Shuttle Columbia.
Kenny Rice was an artist and a photographer.
100
I am known by my initials.
Jerry (James Edward Rice III) or JV
100
Singing sisters (shown below) performed on local TV and tried out for Ed Sullivan Show.
Shirley sang with her sisters – The Chase Sisters. They started singing in Church and began singing for groups around Ithaca. Sang at the State Theater and on the Jack Deal show on the radio. They performed on television in Rochester and Binghamton. When she was in college Shirley was part of a group that performed for troops with USO.
100
I was elected to town supervisor.
Jim Paddock Town Supervisor
100
How large was the farm? Will accept answers within the +/- 50 acre range
600 acres
100
Paul Neuman was my college roomate
Ed Peterson – cannot be verified. Ed died about 10 years ago, but a good story.
100
Call me by my middle name. Must name at least 3 Rice's who go by their middle name for full points
Jake (John Jacob), Kenny (Paul Kenneth), Tom McMillan (Andrew Thomas),
Ian McMillan (Andrew Ian), Christine (Mary Christine), Graham (Robert Graham), Jasper (William Jasper)
100
Which rice is a film director, producer, and screen writer?
“Kenny Brossoie has written & directed a number of short films including Starstruck and FullMoon (2019). His debut feature film is set to premiere in 2025” according to Amazon .
100
Name 3 family members elected to school board PRESIDENT
Paul K. Rice, Tim Riley, Barbara McMillan, Graham Hoffman,
100
Other than chickens and eggs what other products were raised on the farm?
Apples, grains- soybeans, corn, barley and seeds
100
I was invited to attend the ceremony for Nobel Prize winners in Sweden.
Shawn and Shari were invited to the ceremony when he was on sabbatical in Sweden.
100
Name 3 family members with Van Buren as a middle name. Extra points for additional names.
John VB Rice, JV- John VB Rice jr , Carter Van Buren Rice, Barent Van Buren Rice,
Ruth Van Buren Rice McMillan, Alice Van Buren Rice Paddock, Andrew Van Buren Shoup
100
Danced at Fingerlakes Grassroots with local dance group. Youngest member of the group.
Renata – Trumansburg Troubadours
100
First president of Trumansburg Rotary. Bonus recent president of Rotary
James E Rice the first, Michael Jimenez recently
100
Who took care of the kids after Elsie died?
Her sister, Alice Van Bueren Rice
100
I was an outstanding high school athlete & played for a minor league baseball team, The Oakland Oaks
Cy Riley
100
How many family members are named James (or Jim), John and Paul?
Jimmy, Jerry, Jim Paddock, Riley James Rice, Shawn James Riley
John Rice, JV, Jake, John Paddock, Christopher John Paddock, John VanBuren (historically
Elsie Van Buren’s father was named John)
Paul K Rice, Paul Kenneth, Andrew Paul, Paul Rice *Carl’s son), Paula Katherine
100
Traveled from town to town putting on plays using local talent.
After college Adelaide traveled from town to town putting on shows. This is how she met Jimmy.
100
Which Rice along with Harold E. Botsford, wrote "Practical Poultry Management", 5th edition, released in 1949?
Fun Fact: At the time, this book sold for $4.00
James E. Rice!
100
Traditionally, during the 4th of July meetings, the men who have married into the family cook various pieces of meat, commonly referred to as?
"Man d’Oeuvres"